To celebrate its impressive 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live is rolling out the red carpet.
Beginning on February 14, 2025, a star-studded roster of SNL veterans and former hosts will come together to toast the legendary variety series.
SNL was created by Lorne Michaels, who still helms the broadcast, in 1975.
“I’ve been forced to believe it’s the 50th season because I was there for most of it, but we still take it one week at a time,” Michaels told Emmy magazine in February 2025. “The great part of doing the show is that whatever happened last week, you’re onto this week. We’re always looking for what’s fresh. Life is all about reinvention.”
The series has launched the careers of comedians including Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Andy Samberg, Chris Rock and more who are expected to pop up at SNL 50 events.
Keep scrolling to learn more about the celebration:
What Events Will There Be?
The SNL 50 programs kick off with a three-hour homecoming concert on February 14, 2025, where Fallon will host a live show at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. Michaels, meanwhile, will produce the broadcast alongside Mark Ronson. Performers will include Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Chris Martin, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Brandi Carlie, Jack White and more.
Two days later on February 16, 2025, there will be a glamorous red carpet before the official anniversary special. It will be held in the iconic Studio 8H at 30 Rock, where each episode is filmed.
The Night Will Be Star-Studded
In addition to many former SNL players reuniting for the special, so will many former hosts including Kim Kardashian, Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Chappelle, Pedro Pascal, Quinta Brunson and Robert De Niro.
Many members of the elite Five-Timers Club will also be present, including Tom Hanks, John Mulaney, Martin Short, Steve Martin and Scarlett Johansson. Time will tell, however, if they will don their velvet monogrammed robes.
All About the Red Carpet
Many of the SNL50 guests will hit the red carpet ahead of the TV special. Coverage of the occasion will be headlined by Today’s Willie Geist and SNL alum Leslie Jones. Matt Rogers, cast member Bowen Yang’s cohost of the “La Culturistas” podcast, will serve as a special correspondent alongside “Chicken Shop Date” host Amelia Dimoldenberg. A stream of the carpet will be broadcast on SNL’s social and digital platforms on February 16, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET.
How to Watch
SNL50: The Replica Luxury Handbagcoming Concert will stream live on Peacock Friday, February 14, at 8 p.m. ET. There will also be special fan screenings at select IMAX Theaters at Regal Cinemas. Then, the SNL50: The Anniversary Special airs on NBC Sunday, February 16, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Both broadcasts take place at primetime compared to episodes’ usual 11:30 p.m. time slot.
